Medical assistance for children is free for families with incomes below 215% of the Federal Poverty Level (about $52,890 for a family of four in 2018). Families with incomes between 215% and 317% of the Federal Poverty Level must pay a premium.

What does Emergency Medicaid cover?

It covers treatment of certain emergency medical conditions in a hospital, not a clinic. It does not cover services

You get after discharge from the hospital.

Unrelated to your emergency you get at the same time as the emergency treatment.

You can have coverage under the Emergency Medicaid program for up to three months before you apply for coverage. This means you can apply after receiving the emergency treatment. You should do so as soon as possible anyway. While you are at the hospital, ask hospital staff for help applying.

I get medical assistance. Will this stop me from getting legal immigration status?

No. You can still get your green card or other immigration status. The exception to this is if you get long-term care in an institution, such as a nursing home.

I am not eligible for any medical assistance. Can I get any other help with medical bills?

You can get treatment for a low or reduced fee from a community health clinic.

You can buy private health insurance. You cannot buy it on the health benefits exchange (“Healthplanfinder”). You cannot get federal subsidies or tax credits to help pay for it.

Some of my family are lawfully present immigrants. Can I get medical coverage for them if I am not eligible?

Yes. You can still apply for coverage for your eligible family members. Example: Many parents who are ineligible for medical assistance can get assistance for their lawfully present or U.S. citizen children.

What if I believe I am eligible for medical assistance but my application was denied?